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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.62, 33,246.74 and 9,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.62, 33,246.74 and 9,014.06 is: 13,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.62 : 33,246.74 = 9,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.62/33,246.74 = 9,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.62x = 33,246.74 × 9,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.62x = 299,687,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,687,965.47/22,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.35

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